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Madison County Journal

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Ridgeland drives Madison County October sales tax growth

Madison County kicked off the new fiscal year with positive momentum in retail activity, posting a 4.79% increase in municipal sales tax diversions in October compared to the same month last year. Total October diversions across the county’s five municipalities reached $3,133,439, up $143,264 from the $2,990,175 collected in October...

Madison County, MS · 8d

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GALLERY – The “Get Out the Vote Mississippi Delta” event was held in Indianola, Ms bringing community members together for voter education and civic engagement

On Nov. 1st, The “Get Out the Vote Mississippi Delta” event was held in Indianola, Ms bringing community members together for voter education and civic engagement. Hosted at 409 State Avenue, the event was open to the public and featured voter education materials, free food, a live DJ, space jumps and other activities. Organizers also provided free items, including buttons and stickers, to voters and non voters alike. The event focused on encouraging voter participation and providing information to help community members stay informed about the voting process. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)

Indianola, MS · 9d

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Humphreys County Reports Unofficial Results from 2026 General Election

BELZONI, Miss. — November 3, 2026 — Unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election are in for Humphreys County, with election-night returns reported for all races on the county’s ballot. WELZ’s Jose Watson reported live from the Humphreys County courthouse Tuesday evening as election officials received and...

Humphreys County, MS · 8d

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New Greenville Fire Chief Antonio Smith Sworn-In

GREENVILLE- It was a celebratory occasion for the Greenville fire department Monday as Antonio Smith was named the new fire chief. Smith is a native of Monroe, Louisiana and has been fighting fires for more than 25 years. He says he's excited to be here in the delta and learn...

Greenville, MS · 10d

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Greenville to Host Fire Safety Awareness Event Nov. 4

GREENVILLE, Miss. — Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about fire prevention and home safety during a Fire Safety Awareness event scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Greenville. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Buster Brown Center, located at 400...

Greenville, MS · 10d

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New fire alarm system and irrigation projects discussed at November Bolivar Board of Supervisors meeting

CLEVELAND, MS - The Bolivar County Board of Supervisors met for their regular board meeting Monday morning. Among other business, the county warden reported on a project to improve fire safety by installing new fire alarm systems. The first steps of the project, which will cost over ten thousand dollars in total, have been approved.

Bolivar County, MS · 9d

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Kosciusko School Board Election Today

Voters living outside Kosciusko city limits but within the Kosciusko School District have a school board race on their ballots today, Tuesday, November 3. Incumbent Dr. Kenneth Quick is seeking reelection against challenger Shirley Cross Henderson. The Attala County Circuit Clerk’s Office confirmed that eligible voters residing outside Kosciusko city...

Kosciusko, MS · 10d

WREG

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3 Mississippi cities in area behind on audits, costing taxpayers

HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Multiple Mississippi cities are behind on audits, and taxpayers are paying for it. Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced this week that tax funds in Senatobia, Holly Springs, Clarksdale and other cities will be diverted to pay for those audits. “We are actually banned by law from auditing municipalities, and what […]

Holly Springs, MS · 13d

The Cool Down

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Mississippi mom who held roof off daughter for an hour gets safe room built for violent tornadoes

"The things that we witnessed that night, I hope nobody here or on Earth will ever have to witness."

Mississippi · 14d

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Low bid to widen I-55 in Madison County comes in at $187.7 million

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Drivers could see crews along Interstate 55 in Madison County as soon as March, after MDOT received a low bid of about $187.7 million to widen the interstate. MDOT Executive Director Brad White told WLBT exclusively that T.L. Wallace Construction Inc. of Columbia submitted the...

Madison County, MS · 13d

Mississippi Today

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The false promise of consolidation in West Bolivar schools: ‘It takes a toll’

The West Bolivar School District struggles with issues including leadership turnover, low accountability grades and an investigation by the state Department of Education. Do those problems stem from a previous district consolidation?

Bolivar County, MS · 14d

WJTV 12

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Rudy Warnock to appeal bribery, wire fraud convictions

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Rudy Warnock, a former Madison County Engineer, will appeal his federal bribery and wire fraud convictions. The Madison County Journal reported the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals scheduled oral arguments for November 4, 2026, for Warnock and co-defendant Cleveland Anderson, the former chairman of the Canton Municipal Utilities commission. […]

Madison County, MS · 14d

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U.S. Capitol Flag Presented to Attala County Veterans Home

An American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol was recently presented to the MS State Veterans Home. Terry Culpepper, owner of Culpepper Funeral Home; Jackson Gilmore, general manager; and retired Lt. Col. James Culpepper, chaplain at Culpepper Funeral Home, presented the flag to Tadé Ward, administrator of the Mississippi State Veterans Home.

Attala County, MS · 14d

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LeFlore County Veterans Day Parade Information

The LeFlore County Veterans Day Parade will be in Wister again this year. The parade will be Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The lineup will be at the Wister new gymnasium beginning at 8:30 AM. You will need to be in line by 9:30 if you wish to be judged.

Leflore County, MS · 13d

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Sacred Space Shelter Receives Federal Grant

Sacred Space Homeless Shelter in Greenville is receiving an $850,000 federal investment aimed at strengthening services for individuals experiencing homelessness and helping residents find pathways toward stability and self-sufficiency. U.S. Congressman, Bennie G. Thompson recently returned to the Greenville facility, joining Mayor Errick D. Simmons, Washington County Board of Supervisors...

Greenville, MS · 15d

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Chicago schedules three Mississippi concerts in March 2027

Chicago will perform three Mississippi concerts in March 2027 — two at the Beau Rivage Theater in Biloxi on March 27 and 28, and one at the Bologna Performing Arts Center in Cleveland, SuperTalk Mississippi reported. “2027 marks the 60th consecutive year Chicago has toured, never missing a year!...

Cleveland, MS · 15d

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Discovering the King of Blues at the B.B. King Museum in Mississippi

A visit to the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola offers an intimate look at the life of a Mississippi music legend and the rich history of Delta blues. When traveling through Mississippi, it is impossible to overlook the enormous influence music has had on the state. From gospel and blues to rock and roll, Mississippi has produced some of the most important sounds and musicians in American music history.

Indianola, MS · 15d

WJTV 12

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Wide load restrictions set for I-55 in Yalobusha County

YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced there will be a lane closure and wide load restrictions on Interstate 55 in Yalobusha County. According to MDOT, the northbound right lane closed on I-55 at State Route 32 (Exit 227) with load restrictions. There can be no wide loads over 12-feet. […]

Yalobusha County, MS · 16d

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Rural communities push back on school consolidation efforts: ‘They’re just looking at numbers on the paper’

Audio articles are automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story; however, this audio has not been reviewed for accuracy and may contain errors. Read more about how we use AI to increase access to our reporting. Mississippi has lost thousands of public school students over the past decade,...

Mississippi · 16d

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Bolivar County Non-Profit Expands

C2k Ministries Inc., a faith-based nonprofit working to help young people break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, celebrated the Grand Opening of its RE>DIRECT program facility at 1138 Township Road in Merigold on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The celebration brought together current RE>DIRECT students, former students, parents, community officials, C2k...

Bolivar County, MS · 15d